Best Justin "HASARD" Lee Podcasts (2025)

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Making Better Decisions With Justin ‘Hasard’ Lee 36:38

14d ago36:38

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Today’s CHROs face a dynamic business environment, and must make difficult, strategic decisions despite uncertainty. Justin “Hasard” Lee, former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and author of “The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions,” joins the Talent Angle to share a decision making framework for …

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Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer 1:49:40

5h ago1:49:40

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Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLIC…

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Inspiring as a Leader with Adam Galinsky 47:27

2h ago47:27

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Leader and manager development was CHROs’ top priority in 2025, according to the 2025 Gartner HR Priorities Survey. When employees are frustrated by the leadership at the organization, their engagement, performance and productivity suffer. Adam Galinsky, professor at Columbia Business School and author of "Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yo…

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SPOTLIGHT: Thriving on Conflict with Amy Gallo 27:03

4d ago27:03

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Conflict management is an increasingly essential skill for individuals in leadership positions. However, it is a topic that often makes people — especially leaders and managers — feel uneasy. As leaders are responsible for handling conflicts between their employees, teams, and peers, it is crucial for them to have effective strategies for conflict …

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Extra Episode | Bart Womack | US Army Old Guard, 101st Airborne, Invasion of Iraq 2:10:16

5d ago2:10:16

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Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq. Support the show https://www.patr…

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Ep. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger Regiment 1:58:57

9d ago1:58:57

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Brandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcram…

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SPOTLIGHT: Capturing the Upside of Uncertainty, with Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr 23:16

22d ago23:16

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From the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) to widespread adoption of hybrid work, HR leaders are increasingly called upon to lead their organizations through uncertainty. Authors Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr join the Talent Angle to explain why uncertainty should be associated with opportunity, not anxiety. They detail how organizations ca…

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Clip 047 | Will Drones Steal Pilot Jobs? | F16 and F35 Pilot | "Hasard" Lee 16:14

26d ago16:14

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Justin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com…

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Clip 046 | IED Attack on April 9th | US Army Infantry and NYPD Detective 11:18

28d ago11:18

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On April 9th, 2005, Matt Klein, a retired NYPD detective and US Army infantryman, was struck by an IED while patrolling a cemetery in Samarra, Iraq. After the strike, the other members of his unit located and captured the triggerman. In this clip taken from Ep. 180, Klein shares his incredible story of survival and resilience. He talks about the mo…

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Exploring Insights from the Gartner’s Futures Lab with Brent Cassell 43:38

29d ago43:38

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Navigating new levels of change, CHROs can find it difficult to determine which global and long-term trends matter for their talent and business strategies. Brent Cassell, VP in Advisory at Gartner and member of Gartner’s Futures Lab, joins the Talent Angle Podcast to offer a framework to sense and respond to the macro trends CHROs need to be payin…

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Ep. 230 | Brennan Morton | Marine Recon and Sniper 1:52:40

30d ago1:52:40

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Brennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Brennan's Links https://www.facebook.com/Bre…

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SPOTLIGHT: Fueling Performance With the Human-Powered Enterprise 29:11

1M ago29:11

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Organizations today are grappling with how to manage the merging of peoples’ work and personal lives. With many organizational processes and structures not fully accounting for the human impact they have on their employees’ lives, organizations are now looking for a better approach to the way we work. Peter Aykens and Sari Wilde, two leaders of the…

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Clip 045 | Climbing Mount Everest | Brian Dickinson 25:10

1M ago25:10

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Brian Dickinson is a former Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and alpinist that has climbed the highest peak on each continent. Check out our entire interview on Ep. 211. Support the show https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com https://patreon.com/formeractionguys Brian's Site https://briandickinson.net/ 00:00:00 Tibet Route vs Nepal Route 0…

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Ep. 229 | Merryl Tengesdal | U-2 Spy Plane Pilot 1:58:37

1M ago1:58:37

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Merryl Tengesdal had a dream to reach space and believed her best chance was as a Naval Aviator. She began her career flying H-60s, moved on to training students flying the T-34c and T-6a, then applied for an inter-service transfer to screen to become a U-2 spy plane pilot. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.co…

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Looking Beyond the 4-Year Degree, With Kathleen deLaski 34:11

1M ago34:11

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The workforce is increasingly exploring learning opportunities outside of the four-year college degree, such as vocational training and apprenticeships. However, organizations struggle to adapt their talent processes to a workforce with changing demographics and preferences. Kathleen deLaski, author of “Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future…

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Ep. 228 | Aren & Cody | Stranger by the Hour Podcast 2:31:12

2M ago2:31:12

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Aren Brandfass & Cody Anderson are former MARSOC plank holders who also worked as government contractors before starting the Stranger By The Hour podcast. We dive into some current events and controversies in this episode! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/infantry https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.ANGL…

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SPOTLIGHT: Making Sense of the Labor Market with Gad Levanon 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Three key changes are impacting today’s labor market: a changing workforce composition, evolving attitudes toward work, and new tools and technologies to empower employees and candidates. HR leaders must understand the implications of these changes as they set talent strategies and build out capabilities for their organizations. Gad Levanon, chief …

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SPOTLIGHT: Boosting Workforce Productivity with Booking Holdings CHRO Paulo Pisano 28:53

2M ago28:53

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The proliferation of remote and hybrid work has forced managers and HR leaders to rethink how they keep tabs on workforce productivity. Meanwhile, emerging technologies like generative AI have raised expectations for what future productivity can look like. While productivity has always been elusive to define and measure in the context of knowledge …

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Ep. 227 | Travis Harless | Invasion of Iraq 2:10:42

2M ago2:10:42

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Travis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment. Support the show C 1/7 Flags: https://www.jcrame…

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Communicating for Connection, With Charles Duhigg 47:39

2M ago47:39

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Communication is a critical skill for leaders and managers, who run into problems when their teams feel unsupported or unheard. Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection,” joins the Talent Angle Podcast to share his findings on communication. Charles identifi…

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Ep. 226 | Fred Apgar | Air Force Intelligence and Secret War in Laos 1:44:59

2M ago1:44:59

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Fred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergrap…

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SPOTLIGHT: A 4-Day Work Week to Recharge the Workforce With Alex Soojung-Kim Pang 27:34

2M ago27:34

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The four-day work week has gained momentum in recent years, but has not yet entered the mainstream. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Global Programs Director at 4 Day Week Global, joins the Talent Angle to explain why organizations should consider experimenting with new ways of working. He highlights the importance of rest for human creativity and problem so…

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Cultivating Change Leaders, With Red Hat CPO Jennifer Dudeck 42:01

3M ago42:01

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Change agility — the ability to effectively manage and adapt to change — is a top leadership priority for organizations in 2025. As disruption becomes the norm, leaders must adapt and equip their teams to do the same. Red Hat CPO Jennifer Dudeck joins the Talent Angle Podcast to share her insights on how to lead through change and build a strong be…

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SPOTLIGHT: Embracing CHRO Digital Leadership, with Kemper CHRO Ismat Duckson Aziz 24:21

3M ago24:21

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Technology is advancing at a breakneck speed, presenting both new opportunities and challenges for organizations. Ismat Duckson Aziz, Kemper CHRO and Chief Administrative Officer, joins the Talent Angle to discuss how CHROs can shape the technology strategy of their organization. She explains how CHROs can overcome the anxiety that comes with divin…

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Ep. 225 | Scott Lyng | Army Tanker, Firefighter, and OIF Veteran 1:57:10

3M ago1:57:10

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Scott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service. Support the show Custom flags: https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags ANGLICO Gear: https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Exclusive Co…

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Building a Learning Culture, With Bala Sathyanarayanan 36:48

3M ago36:48

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Learning and development is a key lever for CHROs to deliver strategic impact, but it can be a challenge to keep pace with workforce needs. As technology innovation impacts both critical skills and learning delivery, CHROs must evaluate the effectiveness of their learning initiatives and foster an environment of learning. Bala Sathyanarayanan, CHRO…

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SPOTLIGHT: Driving Cross-Generational Collaboration, With NIH’s Julie Berko 27:27

3M ago27:27

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As the global workforce continues to age, it is increasingly vital for organizations to have both efficient succession plans and effective knowledge sharing between their employees. Julie Berko, Director of the Office of Human Resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), joins the Talent Angle to discuss how organizations can leverage data…

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Beating Burnout, With Daisy Auger-Domínguez 43:27

4M ago43:27

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Burnout can impact employees at all levels, including the very managers and leaders tasked with spotting it on their teams. Daisy Auger-Domínguez, author of “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People,” joins the Talent Angle Podcast to discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pand…

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Ep. 224 | Ben Fortier | Marine Infantry, Musician, and Poet 1:30:05

4M ago1:30:05

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Ben Fortier served in two deployments to Iraq as a mortarman with 1st Battalion 25th Marine Regiment. Ben plays guitar, drums, and uses poetry to inspire song lyrics. His collection of poems Phantom was the 2024 winner of the Robert A. Gannon award. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com…

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9 Trends Shaping the Future of Work in 2025 47:46

4M ago47:46

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To access the 2025 future of work trends research, see: https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/future-of-work-2025-toolkit Entering 2025, organizations face a host of environmental shifts, such as economic uncertainty, changing workforce demographics and continued AI innovation. As CHROs set their strategies for 2025, they must help thei…

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Best of 2024: Careers 33:28

4M ago33:28

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In 2024, experts joined the Gartner Talent Angle to discuss the world of careers. Author Dorie Clark shares how HR leaders can help employees achieve meaningful career growth and long-term success at work. Author and Professor Martin Gutmann looks back through history to surface new ideas about identifying strong leaders and building effective succ…

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Best of 2024: The Labor Market 40:15

4M ago40:15

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Expert guests joined the Gartner Talent Angle throughout 2024 to discuss shifts in the labor market. Economist and labor market expert Gad Levanon shares how HR leaders can capitalize on changes in the talent landscape to give their organizations an edge. Professor Joseph Fuller then offers findings from his latest research on skills-based hiring, …

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Ep. 223 | Dr. David Walton | Green Beret and Author 1:56:10

5M ago1:56:10

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David Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188. Support the show https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flags https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys David's site https://www.…

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Best of 2024: Future of Work 38:40

5M ago38:40

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In 2024, expert guests joined the Gartner Talent Angle to discuss the everchanging future of work. Professor and author Matt Beane shares his insights on how learning and development (L&D) leaders can play a strategic role in unlocking human ability in the age of intelligent machines. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang unpacks how the four-day work week can rec…

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Best of 2024: Leadership 39:54

5M ago39:54

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In 2024, expert guests joined the Gartner Talent Angle to share their advice on the trickiest apsects of leadership that are critical to success in the modern world of work: uncertainty, conflict and failure. Nathan Furr and Susasannhah Harmon Furr detail how organizations can navigate uncertainty to drive transformation and innovation. Amy Gallo s…

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Ep. 222 | Daniel Rodriquez | Battle of Kamdesh 1:28:30

5M ago1:28:30

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Danny Rodriguez is a former Army mortarman that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His unit was involved in the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh and he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions. Following his enlistment, he used his GI Bill to attend college and walk-on to the Clemson football team. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com/c…

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SPOTLIGHT: Hiring Second-Chance Talent With Jeff Korzenik 24:47

5M ago24:47

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In this Gartner Talent Angle episode, author and banker Jeff Korzenik shares insights about the second-chance talent pool—that is, reemploying candidates with criminal records. He offers practical advice on tapping into non-traditional sources of talent by differentiating between felony types, partnering with nonprofits and reevaluating legacy tale…

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SPOTLIGHT: Still Leading From the Heart With Mark Crowley 23:21

5M ago23:21

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Mark C. Crowley joins the Gartner Talent Angle to discuss why today’s unparalleled workplace challenges prompted him to release a second edition of his book, “Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century” more than a decade after it was first published. Backed by scientific findings on employee motivation, Crowley outlines …

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SPOTLIGHT: Humanizing Digital Transformation With Gerald Kane 34:29

6M ago34:29

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As many organizations struggle to keep pace with technological innovations, digital transformation is a top priority. Gerald Kane, professor of information systems at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, joins the Gartner Talent Angle to explore the opportunities these digital disruptions create and to inspire HR leaders to approa…

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Ep. 221 | Fallujah Bodies | Hanthorne, Moran, Ites 1:50:49

6M ago1:50:49

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Michael Hanthorne served as a motor transport operator, but during the Second Battle of Fallujah, his primary responsibility was as the 'body bag guy.' Brian Moran, a third-generation Marine radio operator, was tasked with coordinating the pickup of fallen fighters and logging all radio traffic to and from the Potato Factory. Cheryl Ites, who joine…

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Fighting Against Time Management With Oliver Burkeman 46:02

6M ago46:02

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Employees and leaders frequently grapple with the challenge of insufficient time. This scarcity often serves as a legitimate rationale for incomplete tasks and unmet objectives at work, prompting employees to explore various time management strategies and tools. Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller "Four Thousand Weeks…

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SPOTLIGHT: Leading Through Constant Change With Caleb Gardner 27:13

6M ago27:13

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Author Caleb Gardner argues that while change has been constant for some time, organizations are still unprepared to address it. In his latest book, “No Point B: Rules for Leading Change in the New Hyper-Connected, Radically Conscious Economy,” Gardner lays out his vision for how organizations should approach change in the new environment. The foun…

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Thinking Long Term at Work With Dorie Clark 39:29

6M ago39:29

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As the pace and complexity of work continues to increase, employees can feel trapped in a cycle of execution, leaving them without the time or capacity to think strategically about their careers. Dorie Clark, author of “The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World,” joins the Talent Angle to outline how HR leaders can support …

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Clip 044 | Army Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment and Snipers | Jack Murphy 11:28

6M ago11:28

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Jack Murphy is a former Green Beret and Army Ranger Sniper that has served on multiple combat deployments. He also hosts the Team House Podcast and has written multiple books. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys The Team House Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheTeamH…

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Clip 043 | Flying the AH-6 Little Bird | Greg Coker | 160th SOAR 12:25

7M ago12:25

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Greg Coker is a 160th SOAR AH-6 "Little Bird" pilot and says the platform is the greatest helicopter ever created. Greg Has 6200 hours of night vision google flying time and 1500 hours of combat flight hours under his belt. Listen to the entire interview on Ep. 168! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https:…

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SPOTLIGHT: Ensuring Leader Health and Performance 21:31

7M ago21:31

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Business leaders today are struggling with managing their well-being, working with other leaders and mitigating their blind spots. Gartner analyst Rob O’Donohue joins the Talent Angle to discuss his research on how the most successful leaders thrive despite rising employee burnout and employee-employer mistrust. Rob advises how leaders can manage t…

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Ep. 220 | Round 2 w/ Kirk Spradley | Blackwater Contractor and Paramilitary Officer 1:37:30

7M ago1:37:30

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Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and as a paramilitary officer in clandestine operations. His clandestine operations include buying the stinger missile launcher used in the shoot-down of FLIPPER 75. Check out his book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/…

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Learning From History’s Unseen Leaders With Martin Gutmann 47:09

7M ago47:09

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Succession planning is an integral component of an organization's talent management strategy, but HR leaders are often unsure if they’re identifying the best-suited candidates for succession pipelines. Martin Gutmann, a professor at the Lucerne School of Business in Switzerland and the author of “The Unseen Leader: How History Can Help Us Rethink L…

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SPOTLIGHT: Navigating Pay Transparency Trade-Offs, With Peter Bamberger 21:18

7M ago21:18

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Employees and candidates consistently value pay transparency, but before HR leaders alter their rewards strategies to meet these expectations, they must first consider their holistic impact on the organization. Peter Bamberger, Professor at Tel Aviv University’s Coller School of Management and author of “Exposing Pay,” joins the Talent Angle to det…

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SPOTLIGHT: Reconstructing DEI, With Lily Zheng 24:21

7M ago24:21

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Despite ongoing obstacles to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — such as employee pushback — author and consultant Lily Zheng argues HR leaders should continue to drive DEI outcomes by balancing ownership with individual accountability. Lily joins the Talent Angle to offer advice from their book, “Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner’…

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